split the baby
verbEtymology
In reference to the Judgment of Solomon.
Definitions
To resolve a dispute in a way that is disadvantageous to both parties.
- As the proposal evolved, it is clear that the authors tried to split the baby—benefits would be linked to the worker's covered earnings, out of which contributions would be made, but there would be some subsidization.
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